2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic electrical system problems
43 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, which is 35% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu classic. The contact stated that after using the cigarette lighter, smoke started to emit from the holder. The contact stated that after inspecting the lighter he noticed more smoke coming from the wires that were attached to the radio, air conditioner, heater, which were also burned. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000.
My car has been stalling out randomly usually at highway speeds has done this about 5 times in two weeks I just had my recall done but the problem still exists very dangerous mechanic seem to think its my ignition switch not just the keys and cover GM did on recall I'm wondering if other complaints have come in and what should I do. I thought this is why they recalled the cars for stalling out, no steering, brakes etc.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
- Steering 20 complaints
Electrical system problems in other years
- 2008
- 2005
- 2004